Simplicity is for everyone
We know it doesn’t have to cost the earth to mean the world. Our services mean you can say goodbye on your terms, because simplicity means living (and dying) within your means.
We always provide the most respectful and affordable option that suits your needs.
Want to know your options about Planning a Funeral?
Plans & Pricing
Our Plans can be adapted for burial if cremation is not preferred. Please contact us directly if you would like to discuss your wishes in detail and get an idea of costings.
Viewing of your loved one & cremation
- Meeting with your Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing your loved one into our care during business hours
- Basic mortuary care (no embalming)
- Basic Cremation Casket (upgradeable if desired at additional cost)
- Viewing at Simplicity Funerals for immediate family (one hour up to 10 people)
- Taking your loved one to Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
- Cremation fee (burial option available at additional cost)
- Death certificate (available within 10 days of cremation)
- Ashes will be available from the Crematorium (within 2 working days of the cremation)
Bringing your loved one into our care and / or meeting funeral director after hours will incur additional costs. If you require time with your loved one at home or the opportunity for up to 20 people to gather for more time without a service or any formal structure please refer to our Simply Family Plan.
A simple gathering & cremation - No funeral service
- Meeting with your Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing your loved one into our care during business hours
- Full Embalm (if required)
- Plain or Hickory Casket (upgradeable if desired at additional cost)
- Full Embalm (if required)
- Either one of the two options below:
1. Use of the Simplicity Funerals Memories Lounge (for up to 3 hours for a maximum of 20 people)
2. Transportation of your loved one to a family residence - Taking your loved one to Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
- Cremation fee (burial option available at additional cost)
- Death certificate (available within 10 days of cremation)
- Taking Your Loved One To Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
- Ashes will be available from the Crematorium (within 2 working days of the cremation)
Bringing your loved one into our care and / or meeting funeral director after hours will incur additional costs. Wanting a service for your loved one, contact us for a personalised estimate, refer to our Simply Respectful.
(price on application)
A funeral or memorial service tailored to your requirements
- Options to consider:
- Venue
- Celebrant or Clergy
- Cremation or Burial
- Service Sheets
- Memorial Book
- Photo Tribute (Slideshow)
- Music
- Recording and/or Livestream
- Casket Choice
- Floral Tribute
- Catering
- Newspaper Notice
Send a Tribute
If you can’t attend the funeral, but would like to send a special message .
Our Services
Peace of mind
We are members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. This means that you have peace of mind that we are upholding a strong standard of code and ethical principals consistent on a national level.
